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| 11B. DRUGS FOR ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION/LIBIDO/INFERTILITY in 11. REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM |
| VARDENAFIL |
| PDE-5-INHIBITOR | ANTI-ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION DRUG |
| PK: A: Rapid D: 208 L (Vd) M: Hepatic E: Feces (91%) & urine (2%) |
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Indications & Dose: ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION PO Adult 10mg 1h before sexual activity Elderly > 65 yrs: Initially 5mg 1h before sexual activity |
| Contra: Hypokalemia, congenital QT prolongation, antiarrhythmics class Ia/class III, concurrent use of organic nitrates, hypersensitivity, CVD, other treatments for erectile dysfunction
Precautions: hepatic/renal impairment, retinitis pigmentosa, left ventricular outflow obstruction, anatomical deformation of penis, bleeding disorders, PUD, a-blockers, elderly ADR: Serious: prolongs QT interval, flushing, anaphylactic reaction, angioedema, blurred vision, chest pain, dyspnea, erythema, syncope, Others: gastritis, xerostomia, diarrhea, arthralgia, headache, dizziness, dyspepsia, nausea, back pain, rhinitis, nasal congestion, abdominal pain, photosensitivity DDI: Serious Verapamil/Diltiazem inhibits vardenafil metabolism, Azoles markedly raises vardenafil levels, Rifampicin markedly reduces vardenafil levels, HIV protease inhibitors markedly rises sildenafil levels, Terazosin/Doxazosin postural hypotension, Nitrates potentially serious hypotension/precipitate MI, Erythromycin/Clarithromycin raises vardenafil levels, Sodium nitroprusside severe hypotension, Procainamide/Amiodarone/Quinidine/Sotalol significantly prolongs QT interva Diet: With/without food, 60 min before sexual activity Monitor: ADR, BP, HR |